Policy & Standards

EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework: Provisional deal leaves many gaps

The framework provides more clarity on how to generate credits from carbon farming but lacks greenwashing safeguards.

Melodie Michel

20 February 2024

Policy & Standards

CSDDD: What would a failed EU due diligence legislation mean for businesses?

Observers are increasingly doubtful that the EU’s flagship supply chain due diligence legislation will make it past the finish line before EU Parliament elections this June.

Melodie Michel

19 February 2024

Operations & Finance

US$2 trillion a year needed to meet 2030 renewable energy goal

The world is on track to invest US$6.6 trillion in renewables and grids from 2024 to 2030, leaving a funding gap of just over US$5 trillion.

Melodie Michel

13 February 2024

Policy & Standards

Chinese stock exchanges eye mandatory climate disclosures for listed companies

The current draft mandates annual Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting, as well as comprehensive climate adaptation assessments and governance disclosures.

Melodie Michel

12 February 2024

Policy & Standards

EU postpones due diligence directive vote amid wavering support

The European Council decided to wait after realising the bill would likely not get the qualified majority needed to pass.

Melodie Michel

12 February 2024

Policy & Standards

CSDDD: EU due diligence law’s fate hangs in the balance as Council heads for vote

The law appeared headed for easy approval, but conservative debates in Germany and Finland have since cast doubt on its future.

Melodie Michel

09 February 2024

climate reporting

Climate disclosures grow, but quality still lacks: CDP

“The stark reality is that we are incredibly far behind where we need to be, and progress is much too slow.”

Melodie Michel

08 February 2024

Policy & Standards

EU 2040 climate target bets heavily on CCS, backtracks on agriculture

The new recommended target is deemed “not quite 1.5°C compatible”.

Melodie Michel

07 February 2024

Policy & Standards

EU moves to regulate ESG rating firms

The European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on how to regulate ESG rating firms in order to increase transparency and confidence in the sustainable investment ecosystem.

Melodie Michel

06 February 2024

Operations & Finance

Investors support sustainability criteria and transparent climate reporting

ESG backlash in the US appears to go against investor preferences.

Melodie Michel

05 February 2024